Wednesday, September 16, 2009

I like cars. Always have. Here is some car news:

Pontiac's final model wraps up production
The Pontiac Solstice coupe is assured a place in automotive history as
Pontiac's last new model, and the stylish roadster could become
something of a collector's item. Pontiac is being phased out by General
Motors, its parent, and will be gone in 2010. The Solstice's total
production of 1,100 ended in July. All of the coupes will have
sequential ID numbers, so owners will know exactly which car of the
1,100 they have.

House considers funding green vehicle research
The House was expected to vote Wednesday on a bill that could allow the
Energy Department to spend up to $550 million a year to conduct
advanced technology vehicle and component part research and development. Aides said it could lead Congress to increase funding for vehicle research later this year by about $200 million annually.

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